My computer is just barely able to run this, so let’s check it out! I have not played the demo but figured that there’d be an intolerable level of spoilers out shortly, so I might as well see the opening for myself. (more…)

I leave the cave and Rotom chimes in telling me that the “dreamboat” Ilima is over there. Does Rotom actually experience cross-species attraction, or is it just going on what it learned last time it possessed a TV?

Ilima: As you travel around the islands of Alola, you will find captains’ barricades here and there.

Last time, I investigate splashing for no reason. Today, I continue along and Lana is now pointing me at another splashing bit and without even the argument it’s a strong pokemon – hey, maybe it’s a person, she suggests. Why the hell am I doing this. Also, why can’t I get to the other side of the pond LET ME OFF THE LEASH. (more…)

So, before Lana lets me go, she tells me about the next trial, but I’m not paying attention because it’s pretty obvious I don’t need to when the game will railroad me there regardless. The game designer’s dilemma – the harder you push the player, the more you need to push the player. (more…)